On 15/10/2007, at 9:28 AM, David Hobby wrote: > Gary Nunn wrote: >> >> I'm REALLY struggling with this one. I don't understand what good >> could >> possibly come from passing a resolution labeling this WW1 issue as >> "genocide".
I tend to agree with you on a practical basis, and I have actually been thinking about this particular incident for a while now. However, then my idealistic streak kicks in and I ask why is it then a crime to be a holocaust denier? That's ancient history to most people now. What about the Japanese denials of war atrocities? > Yes, I'd say that too. But then look at the reaction from > Turkey! Most scholars call it genocide; maybe it's time the > Turks admitted it. I do like Alberto's suggestion about this! > Of course, to be fair, there should be matching resolutions > for EVERY country. They could go through the alphabet, and > do one a week.. Quite right as I started saying above. Where does one draw the line? Regards, Ray. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
